Spanish Sausages and Migas, Chilled Avocado and Coriander Soup, Herb-Scented Chocolate Truffles: this irresistibly evocative cookbook features more than 100 captivating dishes from throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa. Lusciously photographed by award-winning lensman Jason Lowe, and compiled by an exciting new voice in the cookery world, these recipes combine flavors in ways long forgotten—or never even discovered—in the western kitchen. Diana Henry uses such classic ingredients as olive oil, coriander, chili, and dates in refreshing new ways, and also incorporates a banquet of exotic and aromatic components, including flower waters, pomegranates, and cardamom. Each selection has an irresistible charm, from the sea-and-salt infused (Catalan Salt Cod and Pepper Gratin) to the heavenly sweet (Middle Eastern Orange Cake).
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"Henry's taste is impeccable, and her food looks gorgeous." The Independent"
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Diana Henry writes on food for numerous magazines, including House and Garden, Food and Travel, BBC Good Food Magazine and The English Home. She spent 12 years as a TV producer, making high-profile food programmes, most notably with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Diana also worked closely with Antonio Carluccio on his Vegetable book. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By P. Farrell
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a former culinary instructor and chef, I found this book amazing. Not laid out in the traditional fashion, the author takes each chapter to feature one or two ingredients from Middle East cookery, then describes them so beautifully. The information given at the beginning of each chapter is as delicious as the recipes!
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Sara Roberts
Format:Paperback
I bought this book straightaway after thumbing through it. It is what some modern foodies would call pure food porn: there are gorgeous pictures and stories to go with the recipes. One thing I particularly like is that Ms. Henry includes recipes for the condiments such as for preserved lemons and harissa. These items simply aren't available where I live, but I can make them myself for use in the recipes. She also offers reasonable alternatives for many hard-to-find items such as apples or pears for quinces and grape juice/balsamic vinegar mix for grape saba. As another reviewer said, it is not organized in military fashion, but I read cookbooks for fun, so that is no nevermind to me. The comments on the "odd" typeface elude me--I find nothing wrong with it,as it seems no different from other modern cookbook formats. This is a fun overview cookbook for mediterranean cooking that is a good place for new cooks to start exploring these food genres. For the experienced cook it is a fun read and has some off the beaten track recipes.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Dinkyknits
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I have had this book for years and have made several recipes from it. Yes, some of them are a bit involved, but for a special meal, they make the whole experience of creating the dish special.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Let down by design
A strange, intriguing title for a book that sets out to intrigue and enchant, showcasing many dishes from the Middle East, North Africa and Mediterranean. Read more
Published 3 months ago by I. Darren
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Good
This is a beautiful book. I am happy with most of the recipes. However, there is a lot of meat and sauce drenched fish recipes which I'm not a fan of. Read more
Published 20 months ago by LA
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This book is a reverie
Not too much I want to say about this book - it is a transport of delight. I especially like reading it on dim winter days. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Donna
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Prime contender for best cookbook ever
I have tried several recipes from this book, and they all turned out great, so I have every intention of trying them all. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Joao Jesus
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A cooks delight-for those who appreciate great food!!
This is the most beautiful cookbook! It was given to me as a gift and i have cooked about half the dishes in it. Read more
Published on October 23, 2010 by jj foodie
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An enchanting cookbook!
This is one of the best cookbooks I've picked up in years! The writing is delightful. The recipes - so far - are easy to understand and straight-forward to prepare. Read more
Published on July 19, 2010 by love to cook
5.0 out of 5 stars
Crazy water
An exciting cook book. It invites you not only to try new recipes, spices and ingredients, but also to use your imagination and create new meals. Fun
Published on May 20, 2008 by Leena Pajo
4.0 out of 5 stars
If you want hamburgers, then eat at McDonalds
What a bunch of nonsense, Hostile Reviewer.
This is a beautifully written book with thoughtful, interesting recipes sure to tantalize and delight fellow epicurians. Read more
This is a beautifully written book with thoughtful, interesting recipes sure to tantalize and delight fellow epicurians. Read more
Published on March 22, 2007 by Carly
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The type is too small and the columns are too wide; reading this book gives me a headache. If there are helpful hints buried in the avalanche of gushing prose about the author's... Read more
Published on January 27, 2007 by Karen Lofstrom
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